About Montgomery Preservation

Montgomery Preservation, Inc., Montgomery County's only countywide, private, nonprofit historic preservation organization, was originally comprised of a small group of local residents who formed the Montgomery County Committee of the Maryland Historical Trust in the early 1970s to further preservation efforts in the county. The group incorporated in 1984 to expand its preservation role throughout the community, and today works with organizations, public officials, and businesses to ensure that historic preservation plays a role in the revitalization and development challenges of the 21st century.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

President, Wayne Goldstein

COMMITTEES

MEMBERS

Montgomery Preservation, as an umbrella organization, comprises a board of county preservation groups and membership of individuals, businesses, and other organizations that value Montgomery County's architectural heritage and believe in Montgomery Preservation's mission.

Members play an active role in the continued preservation of the county's heritage by exchanging ideas, expertise, and knowledge at regular meetings, participating in educational activities that are held during Montgomery County Heritage Days and Happy Birthday Montgomery County celebration, volunteering on MPI committees, and celebrating preservation achievements at the Annual Montgomery County Awards for Historic Preservation.

Montgomery Preservation members:

• Serve on committees to share advice and expertise in addressing issues regarding historic preservation in Montgomery County
  
• Receive Montgomery Preservation's quarterly newsletter, Preservation Montgomery, a copy of the Heritage Directory, published biannually, and invitations to ceremonies, workshops, and house tours
• Learn about historic sites that are being preserved and adapted for new uses and are kept abreast of news and issues through Montgomery Preservation's e-mail group
  
  

MISSION

The mission of Montgomery Preservation, Inc. is to preserve, protect, and promote Montgomery County's rich architectural heritage and historic landscapes.

To carry out this mission, Montgomery Preservation:

• Advocates for the preservation of Montgomery County's historic buildings, objects, and spaces
  
• Partners with groups and individuals who share common preservation goals with the end goal being a stronger, more unified voice supporting historic preservation
  
• Educates the public about County heritage resources and historic preservation's role in creating livable, economically vital communities
  
• Provides opportunities for citizens to participate in activities that address historic preservation goals
  
• Sponsors the Annual Montgomery County Awards for Historic Preservation Program, which recognizes superior historic preservation efforts
  
• Publishes a quarterly newsletter and Heritage Directory
  
• Maintains an informative, active Web site
• Hosts events, such as several conferences about mansionization, that highlight the importance of historic preservation as a public policy.
  

Montgomery Preservation believes that as demand for land increases and redevelopment and revitalization issues take the forefront, its role in the community will continue to grow.

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